Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River Issued at 12:26 PM AEST on Monday 02 February 2026 Flood Warning Number: 52 MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT WALKERS BEND Moderate flooding is occurring along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend following a renewed major flood peak observed on Thursday 29 January. Further rainfall is forecast for the next few days, which may result in river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be issued as required. Flinders River downstream of Richmond: Moderate flooding is occurring along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend. The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 6.73 m and falling, with moderate flooding. The Flinders River at Walkers Bend may remain above the moderate flood level (5.30 m) until Tuesday. Flood Safety Advice: Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads. Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed. For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.} For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. Next issue: The next warning will be issued by 01:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 04 February 2026. Latest River Heights: Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.85,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26 Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.76,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26 Flinders River at Punchbowl,4.38,falling,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26 Flinders River at Etta Plains,7.41,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26 Julia Creek,1.38,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26 Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,3.09,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26 Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.11,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26 Cloncurry River at Canobie,2.83,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26 Flinders River at Walkers Bend,6.73,falling,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.